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North Tyneside Council is seeking to fund local providers to deliver a high-quality programme of activity during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays for children eligible for free school meals.…

A number of North Tyneside organisations are currently recruiting for volunteers and trustees. Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to a local cause and it is a…

If you would like to do something to support your local community this Christmas, there are lots of different initiatives taking place across North Tyneside. Listed below are just some…

The Cullercoats Watch House is a fantastically distinctive building, full of local history and they would love to see the building reach its full potential as a thriving community venue.…

Saturday 7 October, 10am to 2pm at Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DG Join VODA and a whole range of local charities and community groups to find out…

We were delighted to be part of the Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) event on 2 September, which celebrated the completion of the revitalisation of North Shields that focussed on Northumberland…

Are you passionate about improving identification and support for unpaid carers? Do you want to make a difference in North Tyneside? Can you commit four voluntary hours per month? North…

Kim Suleman, a volunteer with local cycling group Linskill Riders, is celebrating receiving Cycling UK’s Most Inspiring Individual award for her work leading rides and supporting new members of the…

Third Sector Trends have released their fifth and final report, focussing on people, places and policy within the VCSE sector. Third Sector Trends is the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear…

Age UK North Tyneside is supporting older residents to get into fitness and community activities after launching a new range of weekly classes. With sessions covering everything from Pilates and…

Tin On A Wall is approaching collection number 30 and is celebrating by becoming a Community Interest Company! Tin On A Wall is a once a month volunteer driven none-perishable…

Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust is delighted to announce the installation of two additional defibrillators for use by the local community. Through a grant with the British Heart…

March 2023 Healthy body, healthy mind: charity using exercise to manage mental health conditions. A mental health charity in North Tyneside is encouraging residents to look after their mental health…

The Newcastle Fibromyalgia Support Group provides help, advice, friendship and, support for people in and around Newcastle who suffer from or have relatives that suffer from, Fibromyalgia, which is a…

A charity in North Tyneside is helping older residents overcome loneliness and isolation by sitting down for a chat, a phone call, or even a cup of tea. MHA Communities…

Homeshare UK is an innovative way of tackling the social care and housing crisis, which enables people to share their lives for mutual gain. It’s a shared living way of life,…

Residents in North Tyneside have brushed up on their culinary skills by taking part in nutritionist led cooking sessions at the Linskill Centre. From healthier Christmas Biscotti to 10-minute noodles,…

Libraries, customer first centres as well as community and voluntary sector organisations are opening their doors to offer residents across the borough a ‘warm welcome’ this winter, thanks to funding…

Adopt North East is your local adoption agency, providing adoption services on behalf of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Newcastle and Gateshead councils. Children are waiting today for their forever…

Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust has secured a £46,251 grant from Biffa Award for its Royal Quays Community Centre Improvement Project. Biffa Award is a multi-million pound fund…

Local leaders gathered to mark the official opening of the ‘Spirit of North Tyneside’ hub, an innovative hub designed to boost the voluntary and community sector in the borough. Located…

With help from the local community, areas of reflection and contemplation have been created by North Tyneside Council and were officially unveiled today (18 July). Special reflection spaces have been…

The past 7 months has seen the new Living Well North Tyneside platform go from strength to strength, with more providers signing up to add their services, activities and events,…

A new innovative community hub is set to open next month in Wallsend, which will see VODA move to a new home, two years after the closure of our offices…

Keeping your IT secure – some hints and tips from Jackie Latham of Jackdaw Web Design It goes without saying that we are living in very uncertain times. The last…

The Living Well North Tyneside partnership has published a third edition of its popular health and wellbeing magazine, packed full of information and advice specifically for people living in North…

Going Green Together is a campaign that was set up by the VONNE Climate Action Alliance (VCAA) which is made up of 17 VCSE organisations based in the North East…

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) , in a partnership with Carnegie UK Trust and stakeholders from across the North of Tyne have created a Wellbeing Framework to help…

North Tyneside Council alongside North Tyneside CCG are looking to map any activity that is currently being delivered by organisations or groups within North Tyneside which supports participants around falls/frailty…

Jo Milne, founder and Chair of UK Charity Cure Usher has teamed up with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to create an educational film which will help to raise awareness…